Some even add caffeine and Liquid IV, which is packed with electrolytes.
All the water and electrolytes in a borg are supposed to preventhangovers, according to some TikTok creators.
But with recipes that call for as much as 17 shots of vodka, most experts are not convinced.
That is an extraordinary amount of alcohol.
Excessive drinking causes 88,000 deaths in the United States each year.
Heavy drinking means consuming more than eight drinks a week for women and 15 drinks a week for men.
Hydrating Alone Doesn’t Cure Hangovers
Some people experience hangovers about 1224 hours after heavy drinking.
As alcohol enters your body, it stops a hormone called vasopressin from telling your kidneys to retain fluids.
This can lead to more frequent urination, mild dehydration, fatigue, and headache.
Its smart to drink water before, during, and after, he said.
You dont have to drink them simultaneously in the same drink.
Some studies suggest that water and electrolytes, the two key borg ingredients, dont actually prevent hangovers.
Water will not save you from becoming intoxicated, Glassman said.
Heavy alcohol consumption may irritate the stomach lining, leading to another classic hangover symptomnausea.
It doesnt reduce the number of drinks; it still has 17 drinks, Vatsalya said.
The toxicity effect of alcohol will not be reduced.
Sincecaffeine is a diuretic, it makes you urinate more frequently and worsens the dehydration already sparked by alcohol.
If you drink an excessive amount, youre gonna have a hangover, almost no matter what.
Is a Borg Really a ‘Harm Reduction’ Drink?
Since its an individual drink with a lid, it also cuts down the risk of drink spiking.
Over half of these situations happened when the respondents were in college.
Its no surprise that borgs first took off online in 2020 at the height of the pandemic.
However, most experts say that these benefits dont outweigh the risk.
The volume is just too big to be considered safe or healthy, Glassman said.
These symptoms include confusion, vomiting, and passing out.
Alcohol poisoning is serious and can be life-threatening.
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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.Hangovers.
American Addiction Centers.Spiked substances.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.Understanding the dangers of alcohol overdose.
